Gilbert Creek, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,119 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
95.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,595 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
43 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$92,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$373 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$466 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mingo County
1
West Virginia
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mingo County
1
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 5 32
Feb 3 4 35
Mar 4 2 43
Apr 4 0 53
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 0 44
Dec 4 2 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 86%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 6, WV Delegate District 34, WV
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Schools

Gilbert Elementary School
2 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Gilbert Middle School
5 miles, N • 2.3 star
Iaeger Elementary School
8 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Welch Community Hospital
19 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Logan Regional Medical Center
20 miles, N • 3.2 star
Buchanan General Hospital
22 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Williamson Memorial Hospital
22 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
58 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
81 miles, SW • 1 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
84 miles, E • 1 star
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